Aurora officially approved to begin transformation to polytechnic university

Aurora College has officially been approved by the Government of the Northwest Territories to begin the process of becoming a polytechnic university. Aurora must first undertake a quality assurance process with Campus Alberta Quality Council to ensure that its programs meet the appropriate standards and that students are offered the supports they need to be successful. Aurora will need to demonstrate that it has the appropriate governance structure, that there are policies in place regarding academic faculty and instructional staff, and that its physical spaces will support its proposed programs. “This is an important initiative and I look forward to continuing to support its progression,” said NWT Minister of Education, Culture and Employment RJ Simpson.